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Thomas A Edison High School

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Thomas A Edison High School is a public high school located in Elmira Heights, New York, serving 321 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Elmira Heights Central School District, which is ranked 555 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas A Edison High School has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, moving from a statewide ranking of #630 in 2018-2019 to #441 in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams is generally above the state average, particularly in subjects like Algebra II, English Language Arts, and Global History and Geography. However, the school's performance in some subjects, such as Chemistry and Geometry, is below the state average. The school's male students outperform its female students, and its special education and low socioeconomic status students perform better than the state average.

While Thomas A Edison High School generally outperforms the nearby Waverly High School and Watkins Glen Central High School on academic measures, it lags behind the higher-performing Horseheads Senior High School, which is located just 2.7 miles away and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism and a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to its lower performance in certain subject areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2083 College Ave
       Elmira Heights, NY  14903-1695

(607) 733-5604

District: Elmira Heights Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
441st of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,358 Help


Feeder schools for Thomas A Edison High School:

Elementary:    Cohen Elementary School
Middle:    Cohen Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Two or more races:
9.0%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.6% Help


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Compare Details Thomas A Edison High School ranks better than 64.5% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), two or more races (9%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas A Edison High School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas A Edison High School is $12,358.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas A Edison High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas A Edison High School 441st of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Thomas A Edison High School in the ranking list.)

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Elmira Heights Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmira Heights Central School District 555th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas A Edison High School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas A Edison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.90 579th 935 38.1%
2006 57.46 497th 986 49.6%
2007 50.13 624th 1002 37.7%
2008 44.33 686th 1027 33.2%
2009 51.28 608th 1086 44.0%
2010 37.55 762nd 1117 31.8%
2011 47.52 695th 1165 40.3%
2012 45.44 719th 1198 40.0%
2013 49.50 694th 1217 43.0%
2014 46.29 707th 1237 42.8%
2015 45.40 725th 1255 42.2%
2016 42.62 743rd 1255 40.8%
2017 48.57 638th 1221 47.7%
2018 62.72 463rd 1210 61.7%
2019 54.06 630th 1207 47.8%
2022 53.75 583rd 1190 51.0%
2023 61.10 487th 1228 60.3%
2024 64.84 441st 1242 64.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thomas A Edison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.41 230th 306 24.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas A Edison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.07 344th 1095 68.6%
2019 24.59 900th 1132 20.5%
2022 38.78 592nd 1038 43.0%
2023 53.11 438th 1130 61.2%
2024 65.60 286th 1144 75.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas A Edison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.38 394th 1154 65.9%
2019 47.80 634th 1179 46.2%
2022 50.64 529th 1101 52.0%
2023 60.79 384th 1155 66.8%
2024 69.18 231st 1170 80.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas A Edison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.95 360th 1176 69.4%
2019 55.26 602nd 1193 49.5%
2022 48.48 635th 1155 45.0%
2023 65.32 430th 1197 64.1%
2024 64.11 451st 1219 63.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas A Edison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.82 518th 1176 56.0%
2019 51.90 619th 1190 48.0%
2022 57.73 501st 1154 56.6%
2023 55.14 553rd 1191 53.6%
2024 65.06 408th 1211 66.3%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas A Edison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.49 377th 765 50.7%
2019 34.04 605th 793 23.7%
2022 48.12 407th 738 44.9%
2023 41.61 493rd 776 36.5%
2024 50.71 414th 781 47.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas A Edison High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 463 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 434 8 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 434 6 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 448 8 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 438 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 460 5 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 472 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 472 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 502 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1998 318 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 384 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2000 347 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2001 384 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2002 375 7 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 375 7 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 364 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 359 14 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 379
2006 333 7 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 325 8 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 313 15 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2009 301 15 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 318 14 1 7 4 n/a n/a 2 346
2011 303 15 1 8 1 0 4 0 332
2012 292 13 0 10 1 0 7 0 323
2013 303 9 2 12 1 0 13 0 340
2014 310 10 2 12 1 0 15 0 350
2015 291 7 2 7 1 0 12 0 320
2016 276 3 3 7 1 0 12 0 302
2017 275 3 3 7 1 2 10 0 301
2018 271 3 3 2 1 2 8 0 290
2019 272 6 3 3 3 2 10 0 299
2020 256 5 4 2 2 1 15 0 285
2021 235 6 2 5 3 0 18 0 269
2022 248 9 2 5 1 0 24 0 289
2023 274 13 1 7 2 0 24 0 321
2024 255 14 0 14 0 0 28 0 311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas A Edison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 475 33.9 14.0 n/a
1990 455 32.9 13.8 n/a
1991 452 33.9 13.3 n/a
1992 467 32.9 14.1 n/a
1993 451 36.5 12.4 n/a
1994 475 35.9 13.2 17.7
1995 480 34.1 14.1 13.5
1996 480 34.1 14.1 13.5
1997 513 34.4 14.9 13.6
1998 324 26.0 12.5 21.3
1999 389 21.0 18.5 22.6
2000 355 25.0 14.2 32.4
2001 391 25.0 15.6 18.7
2002 384 24.0 16.0 22.9
2003 384 24.0 16.0 22.9
2004 375 n/a n/a n/a
2005 379 25.0 15.2 34
2006 348 25.0 13.9 37.1
2007 339 24.0 14.1 34.8
2008 337 26.0 13.0 40.7
2009 323 26.0 12.4 27.9
2010 346 27.3 12.6 34.3
2011 332 25.6 12.9 32.5
2012 323 25.0 12.9 36.5
2013 340 25.0 13.5 34.1
2014 350 24.0 14.5 43.7
2015 320 22.0 14.5 44.1
2016 302 22.0 13.7 47
2017 301 24.0 12.5 48.5
2018 290 22.7 12.7 44.8
2019 299 21.0 14.2 44.8
2020 285 25.0 11.4 45.3
2021 269 24.3 11.0 43.9
2022 289 26.8 10.7 48.1
2023 321 26.0 12.3 51.7
2024 311 25.4 12.2 46.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas A Edison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 475 33.9 14.0 n/a
1990 455 32.9 13.8 n/a
1991 452 33.9 13.3 n/a
1992 467 32.9 14.1 n/a
1993 451 36.5 12.4 n/a
1994 475 35.9 13.2 17.7
1995 480 34.1 14.1 13.5
1996 480 34.1 14.1 13.5
1997 513 34.4 14.9 13.6
1998 324 26.0 12.5 21.3
1999 389 21.0 18.5 22.6
2000 355 25.0 14.2 32.4
2001 391 25.0 15.6 18.7
2002 384 24.0 16.0 22.9
2003 384 24.0 16.0 22.9
2004 375 n/a n/a n/a
2005 379 25.0 15.2 34
2006 348 25.0 13.9 37.1
2007 339 24.0 14.1 34.8
2008 337 26.0 13.0 40.7
2009 323 26.0 12.4 27.9
2010 346 27.3 12.6 34.3
2011 332 25.6 12.9 32.5
2012 323 25.0 12.9 36.5
2013 340 25.0 13.5 34.1
2014 350 24.0 14.5 43.7
2015 320 22.0 14.5 44.1
2016 302 22.0 13.7 47
2017 301 24.0 12.5 48.5
2018 290 22.7 12.7 44.8
2019 299 21.0 14.2 44.8
2020 285 25.0 11.4 45.3
2021 269 24.3 11.0 43.9
2022 289 26.8 10.7 48.1
2023 321 26.0 12.3 51.7
2024 311 25.4 12.2 46.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201368.8%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%68.8%
201499.2%0.6%0.3%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201599.1%0.6%0.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201699.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201799.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201899.3%0.4%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%
201997.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%100.0%99.7%99.3%
202099.3%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas A Edison High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $16,649 (100.0%) $16,649
2020 $00 (0.0%) $14,146 (100.0%) $14,146
2021 $00 (0.0%) $14,055 (100.0%) $14,055
2022 $00 (0.0%) $13,619 (100.0%) $13,619
2023 $00 (0.0%) $12,358 (100.0%) $12,358

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas A Edison High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 630th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 487th of 1228 High schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Thomas A Edison High School)75.881
 5.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Elmira Heights Central School District)73.379.1
 5.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Thomas A Edison High School)52.932.3
 20.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (Elmira Heights Central School District)52.932.3
 20.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Thomas A Edison High School)9284.4
 7.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Elmira Heights Central School District)9284.4
 7.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Thomas A Edison High School)8682.3
 3.7%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Elmira Heights Central School District)83.378.3
 5%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Thomas A Edison High School)6950
 19%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Elmira Heights Central School District)6950
 19%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Thomas A Edison High School)76.777.9
 1.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (Elmira Heights Central School District)71.976.1
 4.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Thomas A Edison High School)74.768.1
 6.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (Elmira Heights Central School District)76.269.2
 7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Thomas A Edison High School)81.890.7
 8.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Elmira Heights Central School District)78.884.8
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students299321
 7.4%
African American613
 116.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White272274
 0.7%
Two or More Races1024
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.8%51.7%
 6.9%

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Thomas A Edison High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cohen Elementary School
Middle : Cohen Middle School

Students at Thomas A Edison High School are 82% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Thomas A Edison High School.

Thomas A Edison High School ranks 441st of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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